Erschienen in:
01.01.2024 | CME Review
Recent Insights in Pyrin Inflammasome Activation: Identifying Potential Novel Therapeutic Approaches in Pyrin-Associated Autoinflammatory Syndromes
verfasst von:
Flore Wouters, Jeroen Bogie, Andy Wullaert, Jeroen van der Hilst
Erschienen in:
Journal of Clinical Immunology
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Ausgabe 1/2024
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Abstract
Pyrin is a cytosolic protein encoded by the MEFV gene, predominantly expressed in innate immune cells. Upon activation, it forms an inflammasome, a multimolecular complex that enables the activation and secretion of IL-1β and IL-18. In addition, the Pyrin inflammasome activates Gasdermin D leading to pyroptosis, a highly pro-inflammatory cell death. Four autoinflammatory syndromes are associated with Pyrin inflammasome dysregulation: familial Mediterranean fever, hyper IgD syndrome/mevalonate kinase deficiency, pyrin-associated autoinflammation with neutrophilic dermatosis, and pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acne syndrome. In this review, we discuss recent advances in understanding the molecular mechanisms regulating the two-step model of Pyrin inflammasome activation. Based on these insights, we discuss current pharmacological options and identify a series of existing molecules with therapeutic potential for the treatment of pyrin-associated autoinflammatory syndromes.